Michael Dale Speno
June 20, 1946 - July 11, 2022
Obituary
MICHAEL DALE SPENO
Michael D. Speno peacefully passed away July 11, 2022, at home in Des Moines, WA. Michael was born June 20, 1946 to Frank & Alfonsina Speno in Lewiston, Idaho. Mike grew up and graduated from Lewiston High School in 1964 where he enjoyed playing sports and summer swimming in the Snake River. After graduation, Mike moved to Seattle where he took his first job at Sears & Roebuck. This is where he met Karen Gove whom he married and had two sons Christopher and Timothy. He later began working at Bethlehem Steel where he enjoyed many years of service. Mike aka “Pops” to his boys and “Speno” to classmates also enjoyed road trips with his friends and family. In 1980 he took a trip to Italy to meet all his relatives. He was an avid cribbage player and loved spending time with his family. Mike was loved by all and had a great sense of humor that could make anybody laugh.
Mike is preceding death by his mother and father, brothers Louie and Larry. Also preceding in death by his only aunt here in America, Teresa Speno.
Mike is survived by his two sons, Christopher and Timothy, both of Seattle, WA. Also survived by his daughter-in-law, Liz Speno, Granddaughter Savannah, and grandson Timmy. Mike is also survived by his sister, Mary Lou Cox (Speno), and brother Gary Speno, and many nieces and nephews here and in Italy.
Mike, your family and friends are going to miss you. It doesn’t seem possible you left us so soon, but who knows what’s going on up there. You were well loved and enriched many lives that came around you. Your family deeply loves you as you do them. God, take care of our father, brother, grandfather, uncle and most important our friend.
Memorial will be held in Seattle on Aug. 13th 12noon-4pm at Bonney Watson Funeral Home, 16445 International Blvd. SeaTac, WA. 98188 206-880-7400
Always Fiesta. Challenging and funny. I’m sorry we lost touch after retirement but you are on my thoughts. Thank you for everything we shared.
Mike aka “Speno” was a great storyteller, loved a good drink and good food. He loved his family and was proud of them, but never boastful. He enjoyed his road trips and could tell you a good restaurant to try in just about every state. If you needed a recipe, he had one, or a place to get a great deal on your groceries.
He was loyal to his customers and trucking companies. His customers were loyal to him.
Mike we will raise a glass to you.